'Caramel' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Best vibrant foliage for adding consistent garden color.
Warm up a shady spot in your garden with 'Caramel' coral bells. Its foliage color ranges from soft peach hues to glowy ambers, adding stunning color to planters or mixed flower beds. While prized for its foliage, 'Caramel' coral bells also produce cream-colored flowers in midsummer that attract butterflies. These plants are exceptionally easy to care for, making them suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. They thrive in zones 4-9 and prefer part sun to shade conditions, reaching a mature size of 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide.
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Price vs Category Average
-35%
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Botanical name
Heuchera x 'Caramel'
/ Heuchera x 'Caramel'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous color and unique plant textures
- Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, resilient plants with minimal upkeep
- Homeowners looking for adaptable plants for various garden designs
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in very sunny or deeply shaded locations
- Individuals with heavy clay soil or consistently wet garden spots
- Gardeners in areas prone to slugs, weevils, or powdery mildew
Key Specs
Botanical name
Heuchera x 'Caramel'
Patent #
USPP 16,560
Common name
Coral bells, alumroot
Zone
4 - 9
Sun exposure
Shade, Part-sun
Height x width
8-10 inches
Flower color
Cream
Foliage color
Orange
Features
- Stunning apricot-amber foliage warms up shady spots
- Easy to care for, great for beginners
- Perfect for flower beds, borders, or containers
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Evergreen with winter interest
- Attracts butterflies
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant color and robust health of these plants upon arrival. Many highlight the beautiful caramel hues that add a unique touch to garden landscapes. The plants are generally reported to establish well and show strong growth, demonstrating good reliability in various garden settings. While most experiences are positive, a few customers note occasional variations in plant size or initial vigor, though these instances appear to be exceptions. The overall consensus points to a high quality plant that performs as expected, enriching garden aesthetics with its distinctive foliage.
Know before you buy
These plants prefer part sun to shade conditions. While they can handle some morning sun, intense afternoon heat may scorch the foliage, so they perform best in areas with filtered light.
No, 'Caramel' coral bells are evergreen and provide winter interest. You only need to trim away any damaged or dead leaves in the early spring to make room for new growth.
Yes, they are considered deer and rabbit resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, the texture and taste of Heuchera foliage are generally unappealing to them.
For optimal growth and airflow, space your 'Caramel' coral bells about 1.5 feet apart. This allows the plants to reach their mature width of 10 inches without becoming overcrowded.
Absolutely. Their compact size and striking foliage make them an excellent choice for pots and mixed containers, provided the container has adequate drainage.
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